The feeling of home is carried through pattern, material, and repetition, shaping a sense of familiarity and warmth.

The feeling of home is carried through pattern, material, and repetition, shaping a sense of familiarity and warmth.

What would a contemporary dorm lamp look like?

Moving to a new environment can be challenging for a student, so prioritizing lighting, character, and comfort is key.

What would a contemporary dorm lamp look like?

Moving to a new environment can be challenging for a student, so prioritizing lighting, character, and comfort is key.

14 Weeks | Spring 2026 | Furniture Design | CNC Fabrication | Material Exploration | Individual Project

What would a contemporary dorm lamp look like?

Moving to a new environment can be challenging for a student, so prioritizing lighting, character, and comfort is key.

What would a contemporary dorm lamp look like?

Moving to a new environment can be challenging for a student, so prioritizing lighting, character, and comfort is key.

Constructed Rhythm

Constructed Rhythm

Constructed Rhythm

Composed of CNC-milled wooden tiles forming a rhythmic surface, each unique grain contributes to a cohesive pattern. The combination of wood, metal, and glass reveals the structure, balancing warmth and precision.

Conceptual Idea

Conceptual Idea

Conceptual Idea

The threshold of Home

The entry table marks the transition between outside and inside, a moment where emotions are carried in and set down. Through repetition, pattern, and material, the design translates this shift into a visual language of familiarity and grounding.


Inspiration

Inspiration

Inspiration

Fragments of Familiarity and Memory

Fragments of Familiarity and Memory

What would a contemporary dorm lamp look like?

Inspired by my childhood home in Argentina, where layered materials and detailed surfaces created warmth and familiarity. Architectural tile compositions informed the project.


Moving to a new environment can be challenging for a student, so prioritizing lighting, character, and comfort is key.



From pattern to personalization

Inspired by bamboo baskets and hyperboloids, I discovered how woven lines create unique forms—shaping a customizable design that celebrates personal expression.



Process of Prototyping

From Pattern to Form

From Pattern to Form

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